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Businesses must grow to succeed. This is a well-known maxim in the corporate world and is demonstrably true. Companies that do not grow inevitably shrink as their competitors take on more of the market share or their industry becomes obsolete. Even though so many of us know this truism, it…

Every business owner must be prepared to exit from the business at some point. Whether you plan to reduce your working hours, sell the company, retire, or somewhere in between, laying the groundwork for an exit will make that process a much easier transition. What is an “Exit Strategy?” First…

The holidays are a double whammy this year as most employees continue to work from home and prepare for a different kind of holiday season. Additionally, some employees work in a small space with a partner working remotely, children learning remotely, or roommates working from home.  With most interpersonal relationships…

If you have read our past articles, you will see a pattern. We consistently discuss establishing internal business systems to create consistency and ease of operation within your company. However, what happens when you - the business owner - painstakingly document processes and procedures, and no one pays attention?   There…

Many of us are having meetings in our homes through video conferencing software. Remote work is already difficult, with a high risk of interruption and distraction. Remote meetings increase that difficulty level, as so many publicly embarrassing incidents have shown us. This article will discuss how to have quick, effective…

Inspiring leadership among your team is more important now than it ever was before. Your employees need excellent leadership - and they need to be able to strive for more within your business. Your company is providing stability for both customers and employees. However, your business can also create a…

The last quarter of 2020 is here! During this year, we have talked about business stability, productively reviewing the year, and business growth - among other topics. These are all vital factors in creating a successful fourth quarter - and encouraging lasting growth into the new year. With the above…

The year 2020 has been one-of-a-kind. There is no need to list all of the newsworthy and history-making stories about this year to make that statement. We, as a society, have had a truly unique experience. Many business executives, company owners, leaders, and employees have been working at full throttle…

No matter what is happening around the world, companies like Amazon and Starbucks have proven time and time again that consistently excellent customer experience is what creates word-of-mouth, buzz, and - ultimately - business success. Whether you are building a business from scratch or working to evolve your large company…

We have experienced a lot during 2020, both as business owners and on a personal level. It’s been a unique year for the economy, health, and business development. Some of the changes you have made to stay in business may have been inconvenient, but you made them, and you are…